Takeaways From Black Hat USA 2023

Foley & Lardner LLP ventured into the searing 104-degree heat of Las Vegas this August to co-sponsor a breakfast gathering at the Black Hat USA 2023 conference, attended by founders, CISOs, and investors. Many thanks to our nearly 200 guests, co-hosts First Rays Venture Partners, StageOne Ventures and Mantis Venture Capital, and LAGO at the Bellagio for an incredible event. Although the devices were locked down, the camaraderie and conversations were free-flowing. Here is what we learned:

Still Early Days for Cybersecurity

With attendees flying in from all over the world and all kinds of industries, not only software, but also agriculture, energy, manufacturing, and transportation, we were constantly reminded in our conversations that the most prominent cybersecurity companies are still addressing only a mere portion of the threat landscape. As products become increasingly networked and interconnected, and software is built to manage onboard processes, track